AOC warns of Elon Musk's handling of disinformation on Twitter and its potential impact on the 2024 US election. Musk has been accused of censoring dissident accounts on the platform.
Researchers are working on preventing hallucinations in AI chatbots to avoid providing false information. Various companies use different tactics for this purpose, including human trainers and having multiple chatbots answer questions before choosing the correct one. Though SelfCheckGPT seems promising, the perfect solution is yet to be found.
ChatGPT and other AI tools have gained popularity, but data integrity is crucial for their success. Businesses must invest in accurate and contextual data to stay ahead.
The journalism industry faces ethical considerations over the use of generative AI in writing, with concerns over accuracy and disinformation. AI can be used for quick information gathering and PR work but is unlikely to replace human writers due to lack of trust. ChatGPT and other generative AI tools provide similar functionalities, but the technology is still disruptive and impractical, ensuring job security for industry professionals. David Fink, a leading figure in the tech PR industry, comments on the issue.
Twitter faces backlash for withdrawing from EU's disinformation Code of Practice. EU officials warn Twitter must follow new legal obligations under DSA by 25 August or risk being removed from the European Union. Other tech giants including Google and Microsoft have committed to measuring progress in tackling disinformation. Elon Musk's Twitter has also become more compliant with government requests since taking over, despite previously advocating for social media regulation. Twitter has yet to release an official statement regarding its departure.
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